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stains

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsteɪnz// UK //stˈeɪnz// stains

n. dirty marks on something that are difficult to remove. You often find them on clothes or carpets after spilling food or drink.

n. discoloured patches or marks on a surface that are resistant to standard cleaning methods. Often refers to the result of chemical reactions or deep absorption of liquids into fabrics.


SIMPLE

The coffee left dark stains on the white rug.

CONTEXTUAL

He tried several different detergents, but the grass stains on his trousers wouldn't come out.

COMPLEX

The restoration team spent weeks carefully removing water stains from the ceiling to preserve the original nineteenth-century plasterwork.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'stain'; often used with verbs like 'remove', 'treat', or 'leave'.

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